mens
word · lemma: man
Definition
A nonstandard or archaic plural form of 'man', sometimes seen in old texts or stylized writing, but not used in modern English. The standard plural is 'men'.
Usage & Nuances
Very rare and considered incorrect in modern usage; found in historical texts or intentionally archaic styles. Always use 'men' as the plural of 'man' in standard English.
Spanish: hombresPortuguese (BR): homensPortuguese (PT): homensChinese (Simplified): 男人们Chinese (Traditional): 男人們Hindi: पुरुषArabic: رجال
Example Sentences
The old book used the word mens instead of 'men'.
basic
You should write 'men', not mens, in your essay.
basic
I found the word mens in a poem from 1500.
basic
If you see mens used in English, it’s probably an old or playful style.
natural
Some fantasy books use words like mens to make the language sound older.
natural
Don’t get confused—mens isn’t standard English, even if you see it online.
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